Straight Talk about Anonymous
STD Testing
When it comes to anonymous STD
testing, the only way to test with absolute anonymity is to use an alias.
The rationale for this statement is as follows.
- In the majority of states, physicians and laboratories are required by
law to report a positive diagnosis of many common STDs to the state health
department
- Despite the prior statement, the majority of states specifically allow
individuals to test anonymously—positive identification is not
required at the time of testing.
- Reconciling the above statements amounts to a "don't ask, don't tell
policy". However, as medical facilities are legally obligated to report
the known specifics of positive cases, the genie cannot be put back into
the bottle.
To ensure anonymity in all circumstances,
specific procedures must be followed. Click
here to review anonymous testing procedures exclusively through
Private MD Labs.
Private MD
Labs supports anonymous testing. We have invested significant
resources so that we can protect the privacy and security of our clients'
medical information. After STD testing, the staff at Private MD
Labs stands ready to assist those with a positive STD diagnosis,
whether anonymous or not, in taking the appropriate action. In most circumstances,
this requires referral to an appropriate healthcare provider in their locale
in addition to sharing sensitive test information with recent contact(s).
Sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to
another by sexual contact. Sexual contact includes vaginal intercourse, anal
intercourse, oral-genital contact, skin-to-skin contact in the genital area,
kissing, and the use of sex toys, such as vibrators. The diseases usually
affect the genital area including the penis or vagina.
Private MD Lab Services offer
a comprehensive panel of tests to aid in the diagnosis of sexually transmitted
diseases:
The Ultimate STD Panel contains the following tests:
